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How to Improve Leadership Skills

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 11:25

Even the best leaders can improve their skills; however, it can be difficult to identify one’s own strengths and even harder to analyze areas that need improvement. That’s why if you’re dedicated to improving leadership skills, it’s imperative to first understand how those around you view your leadership competencies.

Why You Need Leadership Development at Your Organization

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 06:07

There are two equally important reasons why you should invest in leadership development at your organization. The first is to successfully prepare employees for future roles at the business and the second is to ensure the lasting success of the organization as a whole.

How to Establish a Corporate Leadership Development Program

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 07:45

All businesses can benefit from a corporate leadership development program, but few know how to successfully implement one at their organization. First, you need to understand leadership gaps and future needs, and then have a plan to identify and develop employees to fill those vacancies. It’s also important to have a system in place to measure and benchmark results.

You Need to Develop Leaders, Not Train Them

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 07:56

Develop vs. train is a subtle linguistic distinction that needs to be kept in mind when discussing leadership. You cannot successfully train someone to be a leader, but you can develop their skills, behaviors and competencies through teaching, coaching and mentorship.

How Does Leadership Assessment Work?

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 08:45

Organizations of all sizes can benefit from leadership assessment, but to have a positive effect on your company, you need to choose the right software. Understanding how assessments work will help guide your decision to use the best tool available.

Leadership Assessment is Essential for Businesses of All Sizes

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 06:12

Leadership assessment is important for all businesses, regardless of size, because every organization benefits from strong leadership. Leadership assessment can identify employees with high potential that can help during a reorganization, provide stability during times of growth or even identify company-wide competency gaps.

Are Transformational Leaders Born or Made?

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 06:25

An often debated question is whether leaders are born with the skills required to successfully lead a business or organization, or whether those skills are learned. In truth, it’s a bit of both. A successful transformational leader displays a number of behaviors that can engage employees, create a strong vision for the future—both for employees and the organization—and believes in developing the skills of people around them.

Difference Between Transactional and Transformational Leadership

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 06:15

There are many ways to categorize leaders. A useful way for many organizations is to differentiate transactional leaders from transformational leaders. It’s important to understand different leadership styles because certain organizations—or positions—benefit more from one over the other.

Emotional Intelligence and Effective Leadership

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 06:43

Emotional intelligence is the ability for a person to perceive, use, understand and manage their emotions and has been shown to be as important as mental intelligence for effective leadership. Three specific traits have been associated with high emotional intelligence: self-management, social awareness and relationship management.

What Sets LeaderNAVTM Apart from Other Leadership Assessment Tools

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - 10:53

There are a variety of leadership assessment tools available. It’s important to choose the one that can easily—and efficiently—identify and build talent within your organization. Envision Global Leadership (EGL) has developed a proprietary software, LeaderNAVTM, that can assess key leadership competencies and compare results from multiple leadership candidates. Additionally, EGL provides individual feedback sessions and development planning, as well as ongoing support, coaching, and reviews.